Still want to fire Fran?

[InGoodCo]

Poor NCAA tourney play? Iowa is 2-3 in the NCAA tournament under Fran. I dont find it bad that Iowa lost to Villanova last year or Gonzaga the year before. Both of those teams were on fire when they ran into Iowa.

Now, Big Ten Tournament play? Fran has been completely abysmal. Can't argue with that.

+1 - they lost to the Zags who were 35-3 and went to the Elite 8 and Nova who was 35-5 and won the NT - The year they lost to Tennessee - they eventually went to the Sweet 16.

 

[army vet 1969-70]

+1 - they lost to the Zags who were 35-3 and went to the Elite 8 and Nova who was 35-5 and won the NT - The year they lost to Tennessee - they eventually went to the Sweet 16.

I love this team. The freshman and sophomores play hard, they have improved as the season has progressed, they play as a team, they seem to enjoy their teammates. Even though they have started four freshman for the majority of the year their hard work will mostly likely be rewarded with an NIT bid. I think that is a great accomplishment. Contrast that with Iowa State which starts five experienced seniors and might also end up with an NIT bid.

 

[HawkGold]

Not gunna happen. Why, what do they say, and who specifically.

Everybody else can "Like" me now!!

Ok you added to what I said. Regardless they havent used the half court in last 2 games much. Best games of year basically. When they are forced into that game you will wonder what happened.

Man, you're argument is such BS. Iowa is ranked #11 in the country for team assists. No way, no way you get that NOT running a half-court offense. You have no idea what you are talking about or do not understand what a half court offense is. They aren't getting 17 assists a game driving to the basket, I'll tell you that.

http://www.ncaa.com/stats/basketball-men/d1/current/team/216

JB runs the run game well. Btw Ive coached h s bb. Lots of factors go into assists. I would love to play Iowa in the half court. J B is great at hitting the right guy and is exceptional at seeing the court. I would sag off him and pressure the lanes. Id even be willing to give him open looks. Olson didnt mind giving an opponents best players open looks lock down the rest. Look at the games Iowa has low point totals. I would slow things down against Iowa and would have 2 realeasing to get back rather than crash boards. Against No Jok Iowa.

 

[PCHawk]

Ok you added to what I said. Regardless they havent used the half court in last 2 games much. Best games of year basically. When they are forced into that game you will wonder what happened.

You would let Bohannon have open 3s? He's shooting high 30s with people draped all over him and backing up 5 feet behind the line. He would probably shoot low to mid 40s if players sagged off him.


JB runs the run game well. Btw Ive coached h s bb. Lots of factors go into assists. I would love to play Iowa in the half court. J B is great at hitting the right guy and is exceptional at seeing the court. I would sag off him and pressure the lanes. Id even be willing to give him open looks. Olson didnt mind giving an opponents best players open looks lock down the rest. Look at the games Iowa has low point totals. I would slow things down against Iowa and would have 2 realeasing to get back rather than crash boards. Against No Jok Iowa.

 

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Iowa has been in or around the top 30 in defense in 3 out of the last 4 seasons per Ken Pom.

So your point is that 30 something is good enough to win conference titles maybe push for a final 4? That's a joke dude. I'm glad you're happy with a 30-40 Defensive effort. Don't forget we have a certain amount of cupcakes that help that stat.

 

[PCHawk]

So your point is that 30 something is good enough to win conference titles maybe push for a final 4? That's a joke dude. I'm glad you're happy with a 30-40 Defensive effort. Don't forget we have a certain amount of cupcakes that help that stat.

Pointing out that 30-40 isn't terrible like some people say doesn't mean you're happy with it. And every team has cupcakes so it doesn't affect our stats anymore than it affects everyone else's.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

Definitely agree with the defense needs to improve and be consistent. Reminds me of my high school buddies who could put the ball in the hoop but were flat footed on defense.

yep. What's the point when a guy can hit 3 shots but gives up 6 points playing crappy D. The only time a team gains advantage is when said player hits 3 shots but hold his opponent to 0 points.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

Ok you added to what I said. Regardless they havent used the half court in last 2 games much. Best games of year basically. When they are forced into that game you will wonder what happened.



JB runs the run game well. Btw Ive coached h s bb. Lots of factors go into assists. I would love to play Iowa in the half court. J B is great at hitting the right guy and is exceptional at seeing the court. I would sag off him and pressure the lanes. Id even be willing to give him open looks. Olson didnt mind giving an opponents best players open looks lock down the rest. Look at the games Iowa has low point totals. I would slow things down against Iowa and would have 2 realeasing to get back rather than crash boards. Against No Jok Iowa.

I've coached as well. I would do the complete opposite of you with JB. I would get up in his face and pressure him. I wouldn't give him space as he has proven he can hit the 3 with space. Again,I would be up in him as he is a freshman and really can't beat you off the dribble at this point. Pressure him and maybe he'll make a bad pass, but at least you take away his 3 point shot and get a chance at a bad pass or turnover.

 

[MelroseHawkins]

Ok you added to what I said. Regardless they havent used the half court in last 2 games much. Best games of year basically. When they are forced into that game you will wonder what happened.



JB runs the run game well. Btw Ive coached h s bb. Lots of factors go into assists. I would love to play Iowa in the half court. J B is great at hitting the right guy and is exceptional at seeing the court. I would sag off him and pressure the lanes. Id even be willing to give him open looks. Olson didnt mind giving an opponents best players open looks lock down the rest. Look at the games Iowa has low point totals. I would slow things down against Iowa and would have 2 realeasing to get back rather than crash boards. Against No Jok Iowa.

Please explain ALL the factors that go into assists. It's pretty simple concept, and I don't think a lot of factors go into assist. Either you get an assist in the half court or passing on a fast break. What else is there.

 

[HawkGold]

Please explain ALL the factors that go into assists. It's pretty simple concept, and I don't think a lot of factors go into assist. Either you get an assist in the half court or passing on a fast break. What else is there.

Saturday 9 am....be there!

 

[HawkGold]

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Please explain ALL the factors that go into assists. It's pretty simple concept, and I don't think a lot of factors go into assist. Either you get an assist in the half court or passing on a fast break. What else is there.

He still cant coach half court.